Keywords: Caps and gowns
Item 13532
Brooklin High School Graduation Class, 1949
Contributed by: Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society Date: 1949 Location: Brooklin Media: Photo transparency
Item 26837
Kate Douglas Wiggin, Brunswick, 1904
Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1904 Location: Brunswick Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Graduations -- and schools -- in the 19th through the first decade of the 20th century often were small affairs and sometimes featured student presentations that demonstrated what they had learned. They were not necessarily held in May or June, what later became the standard "end of the school year."
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3
"… dating towards the end of the era, a specked beige with a red check oval motif, front closure, gathered skirt, inset waist and long cap sleeves."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4
"… rayon crepe, with small yellow printed flowers, capped sleeves, and a high waist with ties to the back."
